What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator Shipping US position at Pure Flavor?
Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.
Job Summary :
The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operating and managing of industrial equipment to load, unload and move product and packaging, from storage areas, machines and loading docks. The prime function of the role is to support the supply chain through the loading of trucks for all outgoing product and accurately count and document shipments.
Responsibilities :
- Operate forklift or other hand truck activities, to stage, count, sort, wrap finished product and move shipments of product and packaging material.
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment, place shipment on designated truck for delivery to customer.
- Communicate frequently with Shipping Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging.
- Maintain a clean work area; remove empty and damage pallets, wood, and plastic.
- Daily inspection of assigned forklift or other material handling equipment; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
- Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations.
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Requirements :
Working Conditions :
The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
